Aubameyang's late strike was enough for Dortmund to secure their automatic Champions League group stage spot.

Aubameyang, who scored twice to be crowned top scorer with 31 goals, converted the 89th minute penalty in the final round of Bundesliga matches to see Dortmund finish third on 64 points and seal the big European bonus.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored late to secure Dortmund's Champions League group spot

Aubameyang poses with his trophy for finishing as Bundesliga top scorer with 31 goals

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It left them two points clear of fourth-placed Hoffenheim, who drew 0-0 against Augsburg and will now go into the Champions League qualifying rounds.

Elsewhere, Cologne beat Mainz 2-0 to secure fifth place and a Europa League spot next season, their first European foray in 25 years.

Hamburg made sure they would remain in the Bundesliga after Luca Waldschmidt scored the winner in the 88th minute to beat Wolfsburg 2-1, and leave the Wolves in the relegation playoff spot and facing a two-legged tie to secure their top flight status.

Hamburg made sure they would remain in the Bundesliga after beating Wolfsburg 2-1